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The Veteran Leagueris the officialNewsletter of theLeague of Veteran RacingCyclistsNewsletter EditorAndy Barrett,7 Willow Way, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 0TJTel: 07771 508671email: lvrceditor@ymail.comExecutive Committee 2011Chairman: Don Parry, Castle Farm Cottage,32 North Street, Rothersthorpe,Northampton NN7 3JB(01604) 831969 donparry_1@hotmail.comSecretary: Peter Wilson 52 Knoll Drive,Southgate, London, N14 5NE.0208-368-0698peter260wilson@btinternet.comTreasurer: Ian Booth, 1 Arden Leys,Aspley Heath Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden,West Midlands. B94 5HU.(01564) 742002 iboothaug@btinternet.comRegistrar: Michael Cross, 27 SpringfieldCrescent, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2PP(01403) 250012 reg9reg@hotmail.co.ukEvents Co-ordinator: Barrie Mitchell, HollyCottage, 15 High Street, Marton, Nr Rugby,Warwickshire CV23 9RR(01926) 632948 RIDERMARTON@aol.comPress Secretary, Percy Stallard EventsCo-Ordinator and Social Secretary:Mick Ives (02476) 304009mick@bikeking.wanadoo.co.ukEditor The Veteran Leaguer andAdvertising manager: Andy Barrett,7 Willow Way, Wing, Leighton Buzzard,Beds, LU7 0TJ07771 508671 lvrceditor@ymail.comStock Controller: Steve Watson, 49 TreadwellRoad, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5JR(01372) 752687 steven.watson@wsatkins.co.ukCo-opted non-executive membersOne representative from each regionPresident: Alan RushtonICF Representative UK: Peter Ryalls(01246) 413515 ryalco@btinternet.comICF Representative Belgium: Graham Webbwebbworldwide2000@hotmail.comWebmaster: Jim Golden, FoxgloveCottage, 18 The Village, Keele, Staffs(01782) 624631 mail@jimgolden.fsnet.co.ukWebsite: www.lvrc.org.ukYou can see The Veteran Leagueron the website in full colourEditorialI am writing my first editorial at the start of a new racing season.Already we have seen some fantastic rides in the first few events.Not least some great age-related performances byin Don Parry'sNene Valley RT event at Towcester.You may have noticed that the veteran leaguer has jumped fromAutumn to Winter in one edition. I ran late with the autumnedition last year and rather than cramtwo editions in a very tight time frameover christmas I decided to produce thisedition alone.I hope you enjoy this edition as I feelit contains a good balance of results,coaching articles and general articles.The back end of last year producedsome fantastic championship eventsproducing many worthy winners.A particular favourite of mine beingthe introduction of the cyclo-crosschampionship. Anyone who has everhad a go at cyclo-cross racing willappreciate the efforts of all our newestnational champions.On a personal level I hope that you allhave a great year in which ever type ofracing you choose to take part in.Just make sure you do it with a big smile on your face.See you up the road.Front cover picture shows the winner of theD category cyclo cross championship in December.Tim Stowe of Team Jewson showing great skillin the very tough conditions.Me racing last summer,bring on the warm evenings!AndyPage 2 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

Region NewsRegion 4The region will be putting on eight races this year,including a National Championship and a Criterium with£500 prize money.Audlem CC are putting on the Championships for theEFGH championships in June, this is in addition to theirApril race which will be the first Stallard of the season,both promoted by Mike Wilson.As usual, Newcastle RC 2001 are putting on two events,in April and September. At the time of writing DaveFarmer had attracted more than 50 riders, including a lotof A’s who he reports are first timers which shows thatthe LVRC are in a healthy condition.The other new event, probably unfortunately a one off,is being promoted by Manchester Velo on the campusas Keele University in Staffordshire. Local resident JimGolden is taking advantage of new roads put in prior tonew buildings on the campus.The circuit is less than a mile with 90 degree lefthandersand a short hill between them which should make theriders work hard for the £500 prize money. This is thanksto a generous offer from a former racer who wishes toremain anonymous and to whom a great cote of thanksis due to him and his wife.It will mean good prizes including primes for the raceson Sunday July 3rd so all we need are the riders. Region4 will also be promoting their three Cleansweep racesat Darley Moor once again sponsored by member NeilKing, president of Abbbotsford Park RC.Jim GoldenRegion 9Another season done and dusted. The AGM held afterthe year's last event at Hog Hill attracted a massive 15personage from a Mike Cross's reported 523 members(42 down on last year ). The same committee memberswere re-elected but yet again the cry went up thatthese stalwarts continue to age and that the timefast approaches where new younger and untaintedblood is required to fill the Region's syringes. BecauseRegion 9 has become centered north of the river it wassuggested, by whom I can't recall, that it would makesense if the Surrey lot joined Region10. Under the newarrangements for the National Dinner it is proposedto send Trevor Maddern and Fred Little as our guestsin recognition of their terrific efforts for and on behalfof the Region's continued success. Terry Anderson willcontinue his promotion at Hogg Hill incorporating theregion's Crit Championships but a promoter for theRoad Championships is still required. Trevor has againgenerously agreed to sponsor the accompanying medals.No Percy Stallard event for the Region is scheduledbut it was suggested that if it were incorporated intoTrevor's Hoggenberg event entries could be taken onthe line providing more with a chance to race up ‘the hill’every lap. Bill Butterworth will not be running his longestablished Wednesday series at Hillingdon in 2011. Isuspect it was because he was fed up being asked to runa separate over 60's event. I understand he was reportedas saying if they want one they can bloody well organiseone themselves. We will still have, in 2011, 56 events ofwhich 13 will be on the road. Only 2 at Fowlmead thoughbut with a new road and rail link being reported to be laidthrough to the coast in an attempt to open up the Eastmore riders should make it through to the start line. Anew category I (over 80’s) is being set up nationally withhis own prizes so Spit will be in the money virtually everyevent he starts. Bloody good luck to him. The bastard.Bill Ollis reports that the new Gravesend Cyclepark isprogressing with the circuit being laid out by May/June2011. The main circuit will be at 2.7 K long but will becapable of being broken down into four circuits capableof holding simultaneous promotions. The pavilion willfollow in a year or so. The mind delights contemplatingsimultaneous events for different categories (or evendifferent riders). Bill also reports that arrangements forpostal deliveries of ’The Leaguer’ are now excellent asthe licking of stamps is carried out by his wife - that'sBill Ollis's not Butterworth's - I think I've got who lickswhat correct. Peter Wilson reports, from Barbados, thatthe Region has a healthy amount of cash and that on hisreturn will allow Fred to spend what's left on new sets ofnumbers, flags, boxes for cash, loud halers, klaxons andall the must have things for quartermasters. The NorthRoad Club are welcome new promoters in 2011 withan event at Hogg Hill. Dunton (Ford test track) is againputting on 8 events and as the circuit is free Region 9will make a donation to the Ford Cycling Club whereTrevor Mills organises. The Rapha Condor series willalso continue in 2011 when it is hoped the experiencegained in this years series will improve their very wellmeant efforts. The Region has sent its best wishes toColin Manakee who has come down with some verynasty vapours. His prognosis is very encouraging and weall (us well most) look forward very much to his lining upagain next season. A very disappointing complaint wasreceived by Sid Lovatt regarding his Blackmore RoadRace Championships concerning riders urinating inpublic outside the HQ. We all know this is completely outof order and doesn't do us or our sport any favours. Sidmust be devastated by this after he and his team put somuch effort into the event. It really must not ever happenagain. I would like to be able to report that the culpritswere ‘invaders’ from other Regions where this practice iscommonplace but I'm afraid I can't. The Region 9 lunchwill again be held at Stapleford Tawney in February 2011.Details will be made available in due course but it will beexpected that any attending winner of the Region's Critor Road Championships will proudly and prominentlywear their podium medals and that you losers will plythem with celebratory drinks.Richard WallThe Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 7

Results 2010SATURDAY 21st AUGUST – REGION 4CLEANSWEEP CIRCUIT RACE No.1The morning dawned with rain, I was not looking forward to theevent today having ridden at Darley Moor before in wet conditions.However my doubts lifted when my travelling companion,Mick Allen,arrived to pick me up; the sun was now shining and the conditions hadimproved. There was very little wind, unlike yesterday, and conditionswere perfect.Richard Cowan had done it again! I did a few laps totest out my legs and get a feel for the circuit. I have ridden here forseveral years going back further than I can remember. It is basicallyan equilateral triangular motor cycle circuit, with a wide smooth roadsurfaces, two legs connected by wide smooth bends, the 3rd by a 180degree turn which can be negotiated easily in the dry at fairly highspeeds. As usual even though the wind in the valley was light, this,being a former wartime aerodrome on top of a plateau in Derbyshire,south of Ashbourne, there was a stiff south westerly breeze blowing,giving a headwind in the finishing straight, a tailwind in the next anda crosswind in the backstraight. Richard had garnered a good field,coming as it does two weeks before the Championships on the samecourse. The usual big hitters were here; Alan Kemp, Don Parry, LanceRavenhill, Mick Allen, to name a few.Incidentally Don Parry had had a word with me before the startconcerning these ramblings of mine, alluding to the fact that healways appeared to be riding a different race from my reports. Wellof course he is right, he always P****s off usually with Alan and leavesthe rest of us to ride our own race. Sorry Don even I cannot get hypedup about a two up time trial!The start came with Richard (Cowan)reporting that he'd had a meteorological report that we would all getwet before the finish. So 1 hour plus 3 laps: The first 2 or 3 laps werefairly steady with Don and Alan trying some tentative moves whichwere chased down. The big one came after 25 mins. of racing Alanattacked down the tailwind section going clear, quickly counteredby Don. These two gradually pulling slowly away. With no concertedchase being organised, the pair gradually had enough of a gap tomake going across solo impossible. That was it! We settled down toride our own race (again).All attacks from our group were eventually neutralised until witharound 15 mins. to go Gordon Smith put in a solid attack gaining100 metres where he dangled bravely for 3 laps, I decided that I hadto make a move and with 3 laps to go I put in a full gas attack inthe backstraight I managed to get up to Gordon just going into thefinishing straight. By now the rain which had been threatening forsome time decided to give us a proper dowsing, turning the roadsurface into a flood. When I latched onto Gordon's wheel he kept thepace up until I recovered, then we went through and off to maintainthe gap which was only just manageable. With the road surface likea skating rink we had to ease up on the corners, but going into the180 degree bend on the last lap Gordon almost lost it, his front wheelslid but managing to hold it upright he ended up on the grass. I keptgoing, being concerned about the chasers, especially the sprintersin my category, but easing back slightly, once Gordon had got backon my wheel I did the rest of the pull to the finish, where he easilybeat me in the sprint. I was highly satisfied having finished in 4thin the race and 1st in category. I have a great admiration for riderslike Gordon who although they can sprint will keep attacking andwill time trial in front of a bunch even though it seems obvious theirefforts are counter productive. In my case I have no alternative as theG category now contains many rapid finishers.My thanks to all who assisted with the event. See you, all being well,in two weeks. Derrick WoodingsA - 1. Simon Alexander, 2. Andy Parr, 3. Mark Northover.B - 1. Phil Wilkins, Team Endura, 2. Simon Bills, GS Strada – AffordRent-a- Car, 3. Paul Stewart, Sherwood Pines, 4. Fred Easton, DoncasterWhs.C - 1. Mick Perrin, Ashfield CC, 2. Andy Donaldson, Ferryhill Whs (D).D - 1. Andy Jones, Wolverhampton Whs, 2. Dave Pollard, NewBrighton CC.E - 1. Alan Kemp, Weaver Valley CC, 2. Don Parry, Corley Cycles– Cervelo, 3. Gordon Smith, New Brighton CC, 4. Mike Wilson, AudlemCC.F - 1. Lance Ravenhill, Coventry Cycle Centre, 2. John Downing,Dinnington RC, 3. Dave Gretton, VC Nottingham, 4. Mark Thompson,Weaver Valley CC.G - 1. Derrick Woodings, Team Endura, 2. Ken Haddon, BushHealthcare, 3. Brian Ellis, Port Sunlight Whs, 4. Peter Ryalls, SheffieldPhoenix CC, 5. Nev Ashman, Manchester Velo.SATURDAY 21st AUGUST – REGION 9SHAFTESBURY CC CRITERIUMS (incorporating Region 9 CriteriumChampionship)Cat A - 1 David Farrow Eagle RC, 2 Malcolm Jeffries VC Elan, 3 RichardNorris Velo Schils – Interbike.Cat B - 1 Rob Windsor East London Velo, 2 Simon Wright C CSudbury, 3 Colin Jinks Team Quest.Cat C - 1 Steve Wharton Finchley RT, 2 Paul Reardon API Metrow, 3Steve Barnsley Ciclsti Vecchi.Cat D - 1 Ray Whibley San Fairy Ann CC, 2 Chris Edwards GatewayCC, 3 Roger Hargreaves Kingsnorth International.Cat E - 1 Terry Devine Ciclos Uno, 2 Alan Williams GS Ciucci, 3 ColinMannakee Glendene CC.Cat F - 1 Barry Jones Cycles Dauphin, 2 Dave Burwood KingsnorthInternational, 3 John McMillan Finchley RT.Cat G - 1 Mick Curtis Corridori/Specialised, 2 Fred Little SouthendWhlrs, 3 Richard Wall Lampard RC.Cat H - 1 Mike Brushett Southend Whlrs, 2 Roy Godbeer SouthendWhlrs, 3 Chas Wilde Eagle RC.SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST – REGION 10NATIONAL ABC&D ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS MIKE WILSONMEMORIAL RR, SOUTHWICK, HANTSA - 1. Roy Sumner, Port Sunlight Whs, 2. Vince Devine, Finchley RT, 3.Conor 0’Brien, Solihull CC, 4. Tim Carter, Virgin Active, 5. Dermot Kealey,Finchley RT, 6. John Ashby, Climb on Bikes RT, 7. Richard Whitworth,AD Cycles, 8. David Dalton, Fareham Whs.B - 1. Paul Stubbs, Ferryhill Whs, 2. Richard Binks, Holme ValleyWhs, 3. Scott Holmes, Hillingdon CC, 4. Richard Tilley, Ridebike. Co.uk,5. Paul Caton, Anders TMG Horizon, 6. Keith Jerrett, Ciclisti Vecchi,7. Steve Ferris, Daventry CC, 8. Simon Hime, Finchley RT, 9. AndrewHeaney, Team TH, 10. Matt Seaton, Mosquito Bikes, 11. Rob Marcus,VC Godalming.C - 1. Roy Holmes, Team Wallis CHH, 2. Graham Payne, WhitfieldRT, 3. Callum Gough, Onimpex RT, 4. Iain Akhurst, Mosquito Bikes, 5.Nick Giles, Fibrax Wrexham, 6. Martin Hulbert, VC Muedon, 7. BrendanHeaslip, Kenton RC, 8. Steve Johnson, Birkenhead North End, 9. JimMoffatt, Spirit Racing Team, 10. Tom Newman, Westerley CC, 11. RobCranstone, Ciclisti Vecchi, 12. Neil Vaughan.D - 1. Malcolm Whitehead, Kingsnorth International, 2. ChrisDavies, Halesowen A & CC, 3. Steve Jolley, Onimpex RT, 4. Mick Day,Paul Milnes Cycles, 5. Joey Williams, Onimpex RT, 6. Jerry Bromyard,Royal Navy RMCA, 7. Ralph Keeler, Wheels in Wheels, 8. Terry Meachan,Coventry Cycle Centre, 9. Dave Scargill, Birdwell Whs, 10. Pete Wilson,Arrow/Collingwood, 11. Stephen Baker, Kenton RC, 12. Ken Jones,Omnipex RT, 13. Brian Davison, MI Racing, 14. Martin Russell, SolihullCC, 15. Tony Wilkins, Team Endura, 16. Carol Tilley, Rideonbike.co.uk,17. Peter Jeans, Swindon RC.WEDNESDAY 25th AUGUST - REGION 9TEAM QUEST HILLINGDON SERIESOverall winner Vince HalpernCat A - 1. Vince Halpern AW Cycles 22, 2. Des Gaylor Kenton RC 14,3. M.Diggins 5.Cat B - 1. E Medallin Finchley RC 12. 2. S Holmes Hillingdon CC 11,3.T Burke/N Faint Finchley RT 6,Cat C - 1. P Doel Team Quest 11, 2. D Gabellini Rapha/Condor 10, 3.C Piridies Finchley RT 9.Cat D - 1. W Thomas Reading CC 17, 2.B Garlinge Team Quest 13, 3.R Collicate Westerly CC 8.Cat DEF - 1. R Jackerman SWRC 20, 2. P Jones Hillingdon CC 12, 3. HWebb RT316 10.A close battle between Vince Halpern and R Jackerman for the overallthis year with Wayne Thomas missing the last races due to injury closebehind. P Doel winning The C cat's only points apart in a tough group.And E Medallion winning the B's by 1 point from S Holmes.Last race of the season 2010We have had a dry season as far as the Wednesday Team Quest seriesbut we were reminded that we do live in England last night.“Very Verywet” .14 brave sols turned up to race which included 5 HillingdonPage 8 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

Results 2010fit4life riders which prior already had arranged a beer and curry nightafter the event, Two of them had travelled from the Southamptonarea.The race stayed together with attack’s from Vince Halpern,Williams and Holmes but with such a small group no one was goinganywhere. The stronger riders kept the pace as high as possible untilthe final sprint. Stuart Jackson Team Quest kicked first with Halpernand Sherwood reacting but Holmes managed to get his gear movingand managed to overhaul Halpern to take the final race.After the race Bill Butterworth held the prize presentation for theyears racing and Vince Halpern collected his Fit4Life vo2 prize as theKing of Hillingdon Circuit.It was a real shame that the weather wasso bad and had put so many riders off coming and missing the finalevening.SUNDAY 29th AUGUST – REGION 7NORTH BUCKS RC RR – ANDY HARDY MEMORIALAndy Hardy Memorial RR.Results & EFG race report from DerrickWoodingsI have not got a lot to report today, unfortunately. The organisersdecided to give us 'G' riders a head start (1min apparently) which waspainful. There were 5 of us and it was bloody windy, worst of all it tookthe rest 2.5 laps to catch the 3 of us left (Ken Haddon, Ralph Walkerand me), we had shed 2 early on. When Don Parry, Mick Allen, MartinHackley and Phil Etches came up we 3 latched on and it looked verypromising. Ken Ralph and I took a breather, hoping to contribute afterthe finish of lap 3. However the rest started coming across in smallgroups until the bunch reformed. Several attacks were brought toheel until an attack by Chris Gunter succeeded in escaping on lap 4,This happened without my knowledge. Feeling better on lap 5 I put inan attack on Maidford hill finally getting clear(just) and approachingthe last descent to the finish I and another rider(unknown) scrapedthrough a tiny gap wihch a van that didn't leave us any room on thesingle track road. I thought that this would give us a good gap byimpeding the chasers, to hold on to the finish, however my co-scapeedecided to sit up, I persisted and made a foolish attempt to ride offall the sprinters. I got caught approaching the 200m flag as usual andfinished at the tail of the group(again). Still it was good training forthe crit champs next Saturday and it stayed dry for another well runevent on this testing circuit.ResultA/B Race 1 - 1st Aaron McCaffrey AW Cycles 42 miles in 1hr50min 27secs 1st A, 2nd Roy Chamberlain Team Corley Cervelost 1st B, 3rd Mark Farrar COVRide.com.uk at 1min 56secs 2ndA, 4P.Conneely Witham Whs 2ndB, 5 Greg Ashley Team Endura 3rdA, 6Dave Watson Spirit RT 3rdB, 7 P.Mann Solihull CC 4thB, 8 J.BeckettDaventry CC 5thB, 9 A.Cox Team MK 6thB, 10 H.Waller Oxford City RC7thB, 11 G.Baines Team MK 8thB, 12 A.Ward OneWithNature.co.uk4thA, 13 R.Perry Solihull CC 9thB, 14 K.Moseley Stourbridge CC 10thB,15 P.Kinch Churnet Valley Velo 5thA, 16 S.Sargeant Team MK 6thA,17 N.Humphreys Stratford CC 11thB, 18 D.Price Twenty3c 7thA, 19S.Parks Spirit RT all st 12thB.C/D Race 2 - 1st Ian Cowan Solihull CC 36 miles in 1hr 35mins40secs 1stC, 2nd Dave Scargill Birdwell Whs 1stD, 3rd Ralph KeelerWheels in Wheels 2ndD, 4 T.Meechan Team Coventry Centre 3rdD,5 P.Cackett Verulam CC all st 4thD, 6 B.Turner Hereford Whs at 1min2ndC, 7 I.Thomas Solihull CC 5thD, 8 S.Watson Epsom CC 6thD, 9K.Corbett Wakefield CC 7thD, 10 R.Coleman Stourbridge CC 8thD, 11H.Jones Epic Cycles RC 9thD, 12 P.Freeman Alpha RC 3rdC, 13 C.LuggeriAshwell CC 4thC, 14 M.Colclough Sleaford Whs 5thC, 15 G.McDermottClimb on Bikes 10thD, 16 C.Dixon BRCC 11thD, 17 N.Burns St Ives CCall st 6thC,E/F/G Race 3 - 1st Don Parry Team Corley Cervelo 30 miles in 1hr20mins 1stE, 2nd Chris Gunter Team Corley Cervelo st 2ndE, 3rd PhilEtches Witham Whs at 1min 3rdE, 4 L.Ravenhill Team Cov CYCR at 1min30 secs 1stF, 5 M.Hackley Team Endura MI Racing 4thE, 6. K.HaddonBush Healthcare 1stG, 7. D.Woods CC Luton 5thE, 8 D.Brown CC Luton6thE, 9 P.Cooper PM 7thE, 10 B.Richards Solihull CC 2ndF, 11 J.HardyPM 3rdF, 12 J.Buxton Cycling Bargains 8thE, 13 R.Walker MacclesfieldWhs 2ndG, 14 M.Allen Pro Cycle Hire Mallorca 9thE, 15 M.WilsonAudlem CC 10thE, 16 P.Atherton Witham Whs 11thE, 17 D.WoodingsMI Racing/Endura/Thule 3rdG, 18 M.Stack Kenilworth Whs 12thE, 19S.Walters Kettering CC all st 4thG,SUNDAY 29th AUGUST – REGION 10Newbury RRRACE 1 A B C - 1 PAUL CATON B ANDERS TMG HORIZON, 2 MARTINHULBERT C VC MEUDON, 3 CHRIS PHILLIPS A ABERCYNON ROADCLUB, 4 BRENDAN HEASLIP B KENTON RC, 5 SIMON WILLIAMS BHILLINGDON CC/FIT4LIFE, 6 VINCENT DAVISON C, 7 ROB MARCUSB VC GODALMING HASLEMERE, 8 ROBERT CRANSTONE C CICLISTIVECCHI, 9 PETER GRAHAM B READING IC, 10 JAMES PILGRIM-MORRISB G S HENLEY, 11 DAVID HAYDON A OXONIAN CC, 12 BRIAN PARRY CSWINDON RC.RACE 2 DEFG - 1 DAVE MCMULLEN D EVANS CYCLES, 2 STEVEBAKER D KENTON RC, 3 TERRY DEVINE E CICLOS UNO, 4 CLIVE PINFOLDE RIDECOV.COM, 5 PETER JEANS D SWINDON RC, 6 PETER WILSON DARROW/COLLINGWOOD, 7 KEITH BROOKS E CICLISTI VECCHI, 8 RAYWHIBLEY D SAN FAIRY ANN, 9 OLIVIER MCPHERSON E DUNFERMLINECC, 10 MICK IVES G TEMA ENDURA-THULE-KINESIS- MI RACING, 11GLENN SMITH D CICLISTI VECCHI, 12 IAN FRANKLIN E VC MEUDON, 13FRED HALE E READING CC, 14 TOM MCGALL F CROYDON, 15 ??? , 16FRED JEFFCOATE G VICTORIA CC, 17 JOHN JENKINS F OXFORD CITYRC, 18 ADRIAN BUNTING F .SATURDAY 4th SEPTEMBER – REGION 4CLEANSWEEP CIRCUIT RACE No. 2ABCD ReportAfter a few preliminary skirmishes on the windy Darley Moor circuit,a group of six who eventually took the first six places got away andworking well together opened a substantial gap. Counterattacksled on both occasions by Ian Noons, Stone Whs egged it back andeventually seven chasers got together only to be split up in thelast few laps by Derby Mercury’s Andy Eagers who escaped to takeseventh spot and third B, but not before Adrian Adgar, Dinnington RChad made sure of victory in the sprint.1. Adrian Adgar B, 2. Andy Parr A, 3. David Perry A, 4. Steve DaviesB, 5. Andy Donaldson C, 6. Mick Perrin C, 7. Andy Eagers B, 8. AndrewWhitehead A, 9. Phil Wilkins B, 10. Simon Bills B, 11. Ian Noons B, 12.Phil Rose D, 13. Pete Turner C, 14. Paul Stewart B, 15. Tony ParkinsonC, 16. Graham Payne C, 17. Andy Jackson B, 18. Ron Plumley A, 19.Martin Usher A, 20. Neil Clarke C, 21. Andy Jones D, 22. Steve CostelloC, 23. Nick Scott C, 24. Darren Berrisford A. 25. JimGiblin C, 26. HowardMorton A, 27. Andy Marsden A, 28. Malcolm Fraser D.EFG reportMike Allen and F crit championship runner up Mark Thompsonmade early attempts to get away as did Jeff Hardy. Eventually it wasevergreen Les West who got away, he allowed 0ver 60 crit championMike Wilson, resplendent in his jersey, to join him and the two heldoff Allen and Gordon Smith to take first and second. Wilson saidafterwards:’ Les put in strong turns everytime he thought the thoughtthe chasers were getting too close. His efforts left me fighting for hiswheel.’1. Les West F, 2. Mike Wilson E, 3. Mike Allen E, 4. Gordon Smith E,5. Derrick Woodings G, 6. Allan Ramsay E, 7. Dave Woods E, 8. JohnBuxton E, 9. Alan Bullock A, out of category, 10. Bill Cotton F, 11. MarkThompson F, 12. Jeff Hardy F, 13. Stuart Walters G.SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER - REGION 4CHURNETT VALLEY VETERINARY RRCat A - 1ST Andy Tinsley Kuota, 2 Michael Clark Wheel Guru, 3 JonEddolls Birkenhead North End, 4 Mark Farrar Covride.com.uk.Cat B - 1ST Steve Davies – Omnipex, 2 Alan Cooper WolverhamptonWhls, 3 Steve Ferris Daventry CC, 4 John Cosgrove Omnipex.Cat C - 1ST Keith Jones Deeside Olympic, 2 Graham Payne WhitfieldRT, 3 Phil Thomas Liverpool Mercury, 4 Robert Whitfield Whitfield RT.CAT D - 1ST Dave Cuming Kuota, 2 Steve Jolley Onimpex, 3 JoeyWilliams Onimpex, 4 Steve Horsey Whitfield RT.CAT E - 1ST Allan Ramsay Road Peace, 2 Gordon Smith NewbrightonAbesco, 3 Dave Woods CC Luton, 4 Mike Wilson Audlem CC.CAT F – 1ST Les West, Team Afford Rentacar, 2 Brian Sunter CondorRC, 3 Pete Matthews Liverpool Mercury, 4 Hugh Canning MammothCycles.The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 9

Results 2010SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER – REGION 9 – MSTINA JERSEY SERIESEVENT 10 - FINSBURY PARK CC RR (Incorporates Region 9 RoadRace Championship)Race 1 (A & B) - 1 Jason Edwards A Winner,2 Ashley Holding B @ 00:02.3, 3 Martin Meads B st, 4 Simon WrightB st, 5 Barry Neal B st, 6 Martin O'Grady B st, 7 Simon Williams B st, 8Paul Caton B st, 9 James Conway B st, 10 David Farrow A st, 11 RobertWindsor B st, 12 Des Gaylor A st, 13 Gareth Welch A st, 14 Trevor BurkeB st, 15 Peter Elms A st, 16 Andy Defrates B st, 17 Phil Murrell A st, 18Chris Beales B st, 19 Mike Lane D st, 20 James Pilgrim-Morris B st, 21Mike Inder B st, 22 Trevor Whittock B st, 23 Andrew Meilak A st, 24 PaulSmitherman A st, 25 Paul Vann A st, 26 Steve Green B @ 00:14.4, 27Malcolm Jeffries A st, 28 Mario Manelfi B st, 29 Andrew Beaman B @00:18.3, 30 David Francis B @ 00:28.9, 31 Paul Addison C @ 01:47.5, 32Alan Cope C @ 02:22.9, 33 Andy Boxall C @ 02:28.3, 34 Chris Taylor B,35 Mark Orphan B.A Cat Result1 Jason Edwards, 2 David Farrow, 3 Des Gaylor.B Cat Result1 Ashley Holding, 2 Martin Meads, 3 Simon Wright.(C & D)1 Paul Doel C Winner, 2 Brendan Heaslip C @ 00:02.8, 3 Ian Akhurst C@ 01:24.9, 4 Martin Hulbert C st, 5 Peter Jeans D st, 6 Peter MatchamC st, 7 Max McCalla D st, 8 Richard Kemp D st, 9 Colin Bateman C st,10 Chris Edwards D st, 11 Richard Turner D st, 12 Vincent Davison Cst, 13 Paul Reardon C st, 14 John Haygarth C st, 15 Paul Cackett D st,16 Johnnie Hall C st, 17 Richard Fraczek D st, 18 Graham Pearl C st, 19Chris Stone C st, 20 Roger Hargreaves D st, 21 John Iszatt C st, 22 MarkHarris C st, 23 Paul Bird C st, 24 Dave Boakes C st, 25 Steve BarnsleyC st, 26 Nigel Burns C @ 01:40.0, 27 David McMullen D @ 01:44.6, 28Steve Wharton C @ 01:55.6.C Cat Result1 Paul Doel, 2 Brendan Heaslip, 3 Ian Akhurst.D Cat Result1 Peter Jeans, 2 Max McCalla, 3 Richard Kemp.(E,F,G & H Category)1 Ray Palin E Winner, 2 Dave Brown E @ st., 3 Reg Smith E st., 4 OliverMacPherson E st., 5 Alan Williams E st., 6 Chris Gunter E st., 7 EddieAdkins E st., 8 Andy Hicks F st., 9 Tony Woodcock F @ 0.47, 10 TerryDevine E @ 4.37, 11 Dick Naylor E st, 12 John Duckworth F st, 13 ChrisFor more information contact:David Freeman(0039) 334 184 2720cycletramonto@hotmail.comor visit our website:www.cycletramonto.comThe house is also available to rent as aholiday destination in the summerwww.casatramonto.comCycle TramontoAn affordable training campsituated between the Adriaticcoast and the rugged Sibillinimountains in Le Marche, ItalyItaly is a cycle-friendly country and the sport comes a close fourth tofootball, food and women as a passion for Italian men! This means thaton the road you are respected and given the space you need to ensuresafe riding and this, along with the challenging terrain, makes our trainingcamp a perfect investment for your racing season.From rides beside the Adriatic sea to the long climbs up to the numeroushilltop towns, your stamina and climbing techniques will be tested andthe many and varying descents will enable you to perfect your skillsneeded for safe and fast riding when racing.Broadway E st, 14 Roly Crayford G st, 15 Roger Jackaman E st, 16Shay Giles F st, 17 Arnold Russell G st, 18 David Williams E st, 19 DaveBurwood F st, 20 Gavin Garrett E st, 21 Fredie Jefcoate G @ 4.42, 22Tom McCall F @ 4.45, 23 Terry Whalley E, 24 Stan Franklin G, 25 DaveWhybrow G, 26 Chas Wilde H, 27 Roy Godbeer H, 28 Richard Wall G,29 Ken Evans G, 30 Eugene Bardwell G, 31 Derek Stacey G, 32 NormanBright G.E Cat Result1 Ray Palin, 2 Dave Brown, 3 Reg Smith.F Cat Result1 Andy Hicks, 2 Tony Woodcock, 3 John Duckworth.G Cat Result1 R Crayford, 2 Arnold Russell, 3 Fredie Jefcoate.H Cat Result1 Chas Wilde, 2 Roy Godbeer,SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER – REGION 6ENVILLE RR.DEF raceA cold blustery day saw the riders leave Bobbington Village hall for3.75 laps of that famously demanding circuit. First time up the mainclimb, at quite a fast pace, about three quarters way up Don Parry andAlan Kemp attacked hard with Dave Rutherford in close attendance.Tony Woodcock and Les West got across to the front three by the timethey turned left on to the A458 and gone another 800 meters makinga leading group of five. A number of others including Bob Richards,Clive Pinfold, Barry Jones all tried to get up to this group but did notquite make it.The front group of five then worked solidly to build the break onthe tough undulations of the road to Enville and by the start of lapthree had an unassailable lead. They stayed together for the wholerace with nobody missing a turn and Les West encouraging ‘calmness’whenever somebody felt a little too frisky.On the deceptively long and tough finishing climb Alan Kemp led outnever to be bettered, Parry was clear second until West with a verystrong last burst got past him on the line. Tony Woodcock was fourthand Dave Rutherford 5th. Terry Devine won the bunch sprint for 6tha good few minutes later.Another very well organised, supported and marshalled race andthanks to Jonathan Davies and all his helpersSUNDAY 17th OCTOBER – REGION 9 - MSTINA JERSEY SERIESEVENT 11 - FESTIVAL DOUBLE POINTS FINALEEvent 1 A/B1. Paul Caton, Anders TMG Horizon (B), 2. Ashley Holding VCMeudon (B), 3. Colin McDermott, Festival RC (A), 4. Martin O'Grady,Team Toachim (B), 5. Michael Staines, Team Corridori (A), 6. SimonWilliams, Hillingdon CC/fit4life (B), 7. Stephen Blackmore, GS Civicci(A), 8. Jason Edwards, VC Meudon (A), 9. Paul Smitherman, MedwayVelo (A), 10. Robert Marcus, VC Godalming & Haslemere (B).A - 1. Colin McDermott, 2. Michael Staines, 3. Stephen Blackmore.B - 1. Paul Caton, 2. Ashley Holding, 3. Martin O'Grady.Race 2 C/D1. Iain Akhurst, Mosquito Bikes (C), 2. Ray Palin, Mark Pickford Cycles/Eye Level (D), 3. Martin Hulbert, VC Meudon (C), 4. Ralph Keeler, WheelsIn Wheels (D), 5. Malcolm Whitehead, Kingsnorth Int Whs/Nico (C), 6.Robert Cranstone, Ciclisti Vecchi (C), 7. Les Liddiard, Endura/Thule/MIRacing (C), 8. Peter Jeans, Swindon RC (D), 9. Mick Lane, Kent Cycles (D),10. Ray Whibley, San Fairy Ann CC (D),C - 1. Iain Akhurst, 2. Martin Hulbert, 3. Malcolm Whitehead.D - 1. Ray Palin, 2. Ralph Keeler, 3. Peter Jeans.Race 3 E/F1. Terry Devine, PCA Ciclos Uno (E), 2. Keith Brooks, Ciclisti Vecchi(E), 3. Dick Naylor, San Fairy Ann CC (E), 4. Barry Jones, Cycles Dauphin(F), 5. David Williams, Kingsnorth Int Whs (E), 6. Dave Woods, CC Luton(E), 7. Olivier McPherson, Dunfermline CC (E), 8. Vic Butler, EastbourneRovers (F), 9. Fred Hale, Reading CC (E), 10. Ian Franklin, Cycleworks.co.uk (E).E - 1. Terry Devine, 2. Keith Brooks, 3. Dick Naylor.F - 1. Barry Jones, 2. Vic Butler, 3. Bob Oliver.Page 10 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

TT Champs Results 2010SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER - REGION 7NATIONAL TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPSThe promoting club's Mick Ives took his 70th nationaltitle with his victory in the Over 70's.Fastest - 1. Kevin Tye, B 42.36, 2. Simon Edney C 43.29,3. Jim Moffatt C 43.47, 4. Michael Ellerton B 43.49, 5. RoyChamberlain B 44.03, 6. Pete Greenwood D 44.10, 6.Andrew Meliak A 44.19.A - 1. Andrew Meliak, 2. Jason Gurney 44.27, 3. PeteGeorgi 44.46, 4. Simon Canning 45.47, 5. Stefan Harrison46.20.B - 1. Tye, 2. Ellerton, 3. Chamberlain, 4. Nigel Stephens44.59, 5. Ian Greenstreet 45.13, 6. Ged Millward 45.24.C - 1. Edney, 2. Jim Moffatt 43.47, 3. Phil Bull 45.35, 4.Pete Smith 45.55, 5. Ian Cowan 46.23, 6. Mike Amery46.45.D - 1. Greenwood, 2. Malcolm Whitehead 46.03, 3.Simon Greenland 47.24, 4. Phil 0'Dell 49.32.E - 1. Graham Truelove 47.56, 2. Dave Rutherford49.14, 3. Dave Williams 50.34, 4. John Gabriel 50.44, 5.Malcolm Church 51.34.F - 1. Barry Jones 50.08, 2. Edmund Spurgin 53.05, 3.John Duckworth 54.36, 4. Mike Gomersall 55.42.G - 1. Mick Ives 50.22, 2. Vince Jenkins 51.03, 3. TonyMeliak 51.25.H - 1. E. Palmer 1.00.21, 2. Mick Gray 1.02.18.Ladies - 1. Liz Clayton 52.04, 2. Linda Hubbard 52.32,3. Alison Holmes 55.25, 4. Louise Georgi 56.28, 5. SallyEdney 57.01. 'C' cat TT Podium line-up -spot the scouser!Track Champs ResultsSUNDAY 17th OCTOBER –LVRC TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 - RESULTS SUMMARYIndividual SprintA Gold John McClelland Silver Phil Houlton Bronze Andrew TranterB Gold Steve Pulford Silver Neil Stainthorpe Bronze Will RobbinsC Gold Steve Cronshaw Silver Keith Williams Bronze Simon SchmidtD Gold Steve Davies Silver Barrie Bailey Bronze Paul AustinE Gold Geoff Brandt Silver Sandy Wallace Bronze Ian LewisF Gold Geoff Cooke Silver Dave Rowe Bronze John MasonG Gold Arja Scarsbrook Silver Brian Newton Bronze Victor PosseePoints RaceA Gold John McClelland Silver Peter Georgi Bronze Gerry BowditchB Gold Johannes Roux Silver William Fotheringham Bronze IanGreenstreetC Gold Trevor Bradbury Silver Keith Jones Bronze Geoff DavisonD Gold Steve Davies Silver Chris Davis Bronze Jayne PaineE Gold Graham Truelove Silver David Rutherford Bronze GeoffBrandtF Gold Bill Cotton Silver Roger Hornsby Bronze John MasonG Gold Derrick Woodings Silver Arja Scarsbrook Bronze VictorPosseeScratch RaceA Gold Oliver Davies Silver Ian Cooper Bronze John McClellandB Gold Steve Clayton Silver Trevor Burke Bronze Adrian AdgarC Gold Keith Jones Silver Trevor Bradbury Bronze Geoff DavisonD Gold Steve Davies Silver Brian O'Kelly Bronze Martin BushE Gold Edwin Demery Silver Sandy Wallace Bronze GrahamTrueloveF Gold Geoff Cooke Silver Dave Rowe Bronze Bill CottonG Gold Victor Possee Silver Len Jones Bronze Derrick WoodingsTime Trial 750m / 500mA Gold John McClelland Silver Phil Houlton Bronze AndrewElderfieldB Gold Trevor Burke Silver Steve Clayton Bronze Steve PulfordC Gold Steve Cronshaw Silver Keith Williams Bronze Simon SchmidtD Gold Dave Smith Silver Barrie Bailey Bronze Debbie CapewellE Gold Geoff Brandt Silver Ian Lewis Bronze Sandy WallaceF Gold Geoff Cooke Silver Dave Rowe Bronze John MasonG Gold Victor Possee Silver Gordon Johnston Bronze Ben PorterIndividual Pursuit 3 km / 2 kmA Gold Peter Georgi Silver Oliver Davies Bronze Gerry BowditchB Gold Trevor Burke Silver Ian Greenstreet Bronze Steve ClaytonC Gold Chris Vasey Silver Keith Jones Bronze Ian CowanD Gold Chris Davis Silver Steve Davies Bronze Geoff DingleyE Gold Kevin Gill Silver Graham Truelove Bronze David RutherfordF Gold John Mason Silver Roger Hornsby BronzeG Gold Derrick Woodings Silver Gordon Johnston Bronze VictorPosseeOverall ChampionsA John McClellandB Trevor BurkeC Keith JonesD Steve DaviesE Geoff BrandtF Geoff CookeG Victor PosseeTeam PursuitGold Cardiff Jif Silver Giant CC Bronze Ferryhill WheelersTeam SprintGold Dave Rowe & Phil HoultonSilver Steve Cronshaw & Tony BrooksBronze Keith Williams & Brian FudgeKierin (non championshipevent)A John McClellandB Steve PulfordD Andrew DonaldsonE Sandy WallaceF Geoff CookeG Victor PosseePage 12 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

Percy Stallard Series 201019/09/2010 - PLASDISTRIBUTION, ST IVES STALLARD REPORTSAND RESULTS, HUNTINGDONAB Results1 Simon Hime Finchley RT B, 2 Phil Wilkins Private Member B, 3Jon Stephenson Team Endura B, 4 Giles Pidcock Epic Cycles RT A, 5Tim Booth Newark Castle CC B, 6 Sean Sumner Spiuk Racing UK A,7 Paul Verlander Spiuk Racing UK A, 8 Malcolm Smith St Ives CC B,9 Steve Ferris Daventry CC B, 10 Darren Otter Rutland CC A, 11 PaulConneely Witham Wheelers B, 12 Jonathan Hall Private Member B, 13Sean Murphy Peterborough CC A, 14 Pat Kinch Churnet Valley Velo/Churnet Valley Veterinary Clinic A, 15 Graham Galvin East LondonVelo A, 16 Adam Ward OneWithNature.co.uk A, 17 Peter RobinsonTeam Cycle Studio A, 18 Andy Defrates Braintree Velo CRC B, 19Michael Donnelly MI Racing B, 20 Mike Inder RT316 B, 21 Ian NoonsStone Wheelers B.C/D Results1 Jim Moffat Spirit Racing Team C, 2 Malcolm Whitehead KingsnorthInternational - NICOSPORT D, 3 Steve Johnson Birkenhead C, 4 MartinRussell Solihull CC D, 5 Steve Jolley Bioracer RT D, 6 Geoff DavisonWakefield CC C, 7 Tony Williams Leamington C&AC D, 8 StephenBaillie FP Mailing Cycle Team C, 9 Andrew Donaldson Ferryhill/Mountain High C, 10 Kenneth Corbet Wakefield CC D, 11 Paul LilleyFenland Clarion C, 12 John Hadfield Rutland CC C, 13 Ralph KeelerWheels in Wheels D, 14 Keith Middleton VC Lincoln - Pygott&Crone/B&O Impsport/SPS/C-shop C, 15 Terry Meechan Team Coventry CycleCentre D, 16 John Gyte Dinnington RC C, 17 Steve Macklin Star BikesRT D, 18 Steve Collins Wakefield CC C, 19 Carmelo Luggeri CC AshwellC, 20 Steve Barnsley Ciclisti Vecchi/Amtec C, 21 Philip SkogstadCambridge CC D, 22 Ken Jones Onimpex RT - Bioracer D, 23 NickGiles Wrexham Road Club C, 24 Mark Colclough Sleaford Wheelers/Chandlers Mitsubishi C, 25 Tony Parkinson Onimpex RT - Bioracer C26 Ian Harvey Dinnington RC C, 27 Geoff Saxon Kilo to Go C, 28 CallumGough Onimpex RT - Bioracer C, 29 Robert Whitfield R Whitfield RaceTeam C, 30 Roger Hargreaves Kingsnorth International - NICOSPORTD, 31 Joey Williams Onimpex RT - Bioracer D, 32 Ray Whibley San-Fairy-Ann CC D, 33 Ivor Thomas Solihull CC D.E/F/G Results1 Alan Kemp Weaver Valley CC E, 2 Don Parry Team Corley Cycles/Cervelo E, 3 Tony Woodcock Kingsnorth International - NICOSPORTF, 4 Andy Hicks South Western RC - Evans F, 5 Gordon SmithNewBrighton/Abesco/Cruden E, 6 Clive Pinford RideCool.com E, 7Dave Brown CC Luton E, 8 Ken Haddon Bush Health Care G, 9 BarryJones Cycles Dauphin F, 10 Peter Ryalls Sheffield Phoenix CC G, 11Chris Gunter Team Corley Cycles E, 12 Dave Woods CC Luton E, 13Paul Griffiths Alford Wheelers E, 14 Jeff Hardy Private Member F, 15Terry Devine Ciclos Uno E, 16 John Buxton Cycling Bargains E, 17Mike Allen Pro Cycle Hire Mallorca E, 18 Tony Mendham WithamWheelers E, 19 Mike Parkins Bourne Wheelers F, 20 Chris BroadwayBraintree Velo RT/Ciclosuno.com/Countrywide Conservatories E, 21Keith Brooks Ciclisti Vecchi/Amtec E, 22 Alan Williams G S Ciucci E,23 Martin Hackley Team Endura - MI Racing E, 24 Phil Etches WithamWheelers E, 25 John Downing Dinnington RC F, 26 Jack Watson TeamEndura - MI Racing G.03/10/2010 - READING CC, HENLEY ON THAMESRace 1 (A/B 40-49 age group) - 7 laps 55mA small group of riders started in steady rain just after 10:00. Shortlyafter de-neutralisation, Paul Caton tested the others legs but wasquickly caught. In a classic counter attack, Reading CC's Peter Graham,put in a strong attack and quickly got a significant gap over the field.The race speed increased as the bunch worried about the size ofGraham's lead. With the second lap being completed in a ferocious20 minutes, Richard Bremner and David Haydon were shelled out ofthe back - though persevered to the finish. Graham was then caught.The next few laps were calm, with the race proceeding at a steady22 minutes per lap. Jon Stephenson, and then Matt Reader put onthe pressure on the climb to the finish line on successive laps. Thecumulative effect of this was to shell Graham out of the back on theclimb with three laps to go. This left just three riders together at thefront. Unfortunately Reader punctured, rejoining the race in last place.This left Caton and Stephenson who looked very evenly matched.Shortly after crossing the line for the bell, Stephenson punctured,though rejoined some 90 seconds or so later, leaving Caton out on hisown, at which point the race was halted, with Caton being declaredthe winner, Stephenson second, and Graham still riding hard butseveral minutes down, as third. Only six riders finished.Race 2 (C/D 50-59 age group) - 6 laps 48mThis was a highly animated group, but with a "no prisoners" mentalityapparent from the off, the peloton was soon split in to several groups.It eventually came down to a hard core group containing Ian Akhurst,Malcolm Whitehead, Jim Moffatt, Ralph Keeler, Steve Jolley and MarcusWalker. Akhurst led them home in a very tight finish from Whiteheadat a mere 0.167 secs (!) - thank goodness for transponders - with SteveJolley third. Andy Donaldson came in on his own over 3 mins down,with Pete Jeans and Ken Jones soldiering on in determined fashion tothe finish. Ten riders finishedRace 3 (E/F/G -60-75 age group) - 5 laps 40mIf race 2 was animated, race 3 was "on fire" - dominated by thoseclassic hard men of the LVRC - Alan Kemp, Don Parry and TonyWoodcock. Another war of attrition and some hard riding up throughthe finishing climb on every lap did the damage. On the final climbKemp applied the pressure at the 200m to go flag and pulled clear ofParry by six seconds, followed by Woodcock at 15 seconds. GordonSmith battled on well for fourth at 2 mins 38secs. All three G's hadsigned on but only wily old Peter Ryalls was left at the end - with JeffHardy coming home at 25 mins 35 secs. Only eight riders finishedPERCY STALLARD 2010 FINAL OVERALLThe LVRC would like to thank Velotech UK, / Spiuk for their excellentsupport of the series---which is now the ONLY NATIONAL ROAD RACESERIESFOR VETERAN RIDERS IN THE U.K.After eight seasons,it is going from strength to strength ,so much sothat entries for the series events close three weeks before the race.All Race series winners receive a Special Winners Jersey ,presented byVelotech U.K.--in addition to their Championship awards.Cat A -40-44 yrsWinner Darren Otter--Rutland--24 points, 2nd--Giles Pidcock--EpicCycles--17, 3rd--Michael Clark--Wheelguru--8, 4th equal--Mike Jones--Paramont--6, Paul Bell --6, D.Haydon--Oxonian--6.Cat B 45-49 yrsWinner--John Stevenson--Team Endura--M.I.Racing--22, 2nd--PhilWilkins--Team Endura--M.I.Racing--18, 3rd--Neil Higgins--Preston C C--9, 4th--Mark Hammersley--Wheelguru--8, 5th equal----Simon Day--Sherwood Pines--6, Paul Stubbs--Ferryhill Wh--6, P. Caton--AndresTMG Horizon--6Cat C 50-54 yrsWinner--Andrew Donaldson--Kingsnorth--20, 2nd--TonyParkinson--Onimpex RT--11, 3rd--G.Payne-- 9, 4th- equal---MarkRobinson--Hull Thursday --8, S.Ballie--F P Mailing C T --8, 6th--RWhitfield--Whitfield R T --7Cat D 55-59 yrsWinner Malc Whitehead--Kingsnorth--27, 2nd--Steve Jolley--Bioracer--25, 3rd--Mick Day--Paul Milnes Cycles--17, 4th--SteveMacklin--Star Bikes RT--14, 5th--Joe Williams--Onimpex RT--9, 6thequal--Dave Cuming--Kuota Biemme--7, Gaz Hill--Dinnington--7Cat E 60-64 yrsWinner--Alan Kemp--Weaver Valley--30, 2nd--Don Parry--CorleyCycles--22, 3rd--Gordon Smith--New Brighton--15, 4th--Mick Holmes--Batley CC--9, 5th--Dave Rutherford--Solihull--7, 6th--Dave Woods--Luton CC--6.Cat F--65-69 yrsWinner--Andy Hicks--S.W. Road Club--30, 2nd--Jeff Hardy--LVRC--19, 3rd--Tony Woodcock--Kingsnorth--16, 4th--Les West--G SStrada--12, 5th--Brian Sunter--Condor RC--9, 6th equal--Trev Horton--Warrington--6, John Downing--Dinnington--6, Pete Matthews--Liverpool Merc.Cat G--70 plusWinner--Ken Haddon--Bush Mobility--27, 2nd--Jack Watson--TeamEndura-M.I.Racing--17, 3rd--Pete Ryalls--Sheffield Ph.--15.Mick Ives --Percy Stallard National Road Race Co-Ordinator.The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 13

Back to the FutureWith Michael J Curran, Mid-Shropshire WheelersDear old Tony Willday (LVRC) member drew out theinformation for me on local manufacturers, Wearwell Cyclesand Viking Cycles, both from Wolverhampton. Where Itcatapulted me back to my days in Wolverhampton 1955to 1960. When my mate said forget WolverhamptonWanderers and S. Cullis, B. Williams and Billy Wright, who,then where my beloved role models. Let’s try racing onthese sit-up-and-beg bicycles. He supported team Viking,Ian Steel, Bob Thom plus, independents, and I was forWearwell. Fred Williams, Mac Cotterill, Trevor Fenwick, LesScales, John Pottier. David hoped he’d get a Severn Valleyroad race frame, but I think he ended up with a Mile eater.Meanwhile I moved 3 miles to Bilston, living down the roadfrom a modest good humoured cycling champion, JoeGilkes.Every week I went to the library to read the publication‘Cycling’ and the exploits of our Brit heroes, Bill Brady, StanBrittain, Reg Harris, Billy Holmes , Ray Booty and JohnGeddes spring to mind.After school and all day Saturday I worked in “Hinesof Bilston” bike shop, a top lightweight dealer, run by MrHines, who was one of the old school, he was a good bossand a genuinely great guy, I was earning 15/- a week, but10/6 was deducted to pay for my dream bike, a 10 speedNorman Invader, manufactured from all British components,including the Simplex Front Changer, whichlooked like it was suffering from peyronie’sdisease (look it up after 9pm)Believe it or not, to get your road bike inmagenta pink, you get respect and admiration,Mr Hines was a retailer or Raleigh bikes,Raleigh Lenton being a big seller, Claud Butler,Hercules, B.J. Flavell. A local bloke, GeorgeElrick and Dawes were also big sellers. One ofthe mechanics took me to Wolverhampton RCCwhere Ray Holliday, Frank Hodgkiss, JohnnyWebb were top riders.Watching the Gornal GP a bloke told meabout the reformation of Wolverhampton CRA,and asked if I would be interested in joining?Tour of Britain Judge Derek Tolley this was oneof the new organisers at at the time.A lot of clubs had volume membership, but alot woulddecline due to the popularity of the motorcar.Rock ‘n’ roll was hitting the streets, but that’s chronicledelsewhere.A generous uncle helped me get a Wearwell Tour deFrance frame and I was ready for the “Fancote Trophy RoadRace”, which I think was won by Geroge Halls, this was twodays after leaving my much disliked Grammar school,where as a lad I was introduced to Bill Painter of GornalWheelers, their club had talent and the “black country”sense of humour in spades.Hugh Porter had hit the sport with a ferocious sprint,coupled with speed, endurance and an attitude that wouldtake him to the top as some readers may possibly rememberalso.Hello Mick Ives, your name was popping up with theseniors, so you must have been doing something right, atan early stage of your career.1959 saw me showing a little promise as a junior as didsome “Veteran Leaguer” readers at the time, I imagine.1960 I rode about 9 or 10 races against 2nd and 3rdcategory riders, where I enjoyed placings and a win, whichfor me are quiet unforgettable moments, all of which weredone with youthful enthusiasm, a natural talent at this level,and a fair amount of luck! But the major slap in the facewas riding against 1st category riders. O.k in the first halfof an event, however after the initial 50 – 60 miles I gotshelled out and packed ignomiously Despite being clubroad race champion I decided to retire at the end of theseason. That year in the “South Staffs GP” Derek Rowlands,Derek Evans, slugged it out, but a bunch sprint was won byFrank Hogdkiss, So what! you say, I say, that was the yearPercy Stallard invented the Veteran Road Racer by finishingin the bunch aged about 50! I found him an avunculartype with a friendly word to a keen lad like me, howeverI’ve been told he also had a rhumbustious, intransigent side– don’t we all!Returning in approx 1998, LVRC National Championshipsevent, with Pete and Mick getting Gold and Silver, I thoughtmistakenly, that my school of hard knock strength wouldcarry me through – Wrong! I’ve been struggling ever sincefor the secret formula, possessed by the likes of Ralph, Mick,Pete and Ken, maybe by 2012 I’ll be in the 70+ group tryingto beat the non-dodderers pushing a 53/15 with ease.Those late 50’s early 60’s produced considerable talentand champions in the Wolverhampton area, H. Porter, J.Gilkes, B. Painter, B. Spence, M. Stallard, Bill Radford, DerekRowlands, Ray Holliday, Derek Evans all achieved at thehighest levels.The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 15

Tour of Cornwallby Nick GilesBefore I start I would like to thank the following people formaking the inaugural Fibrax Wrexham r.c. 4 day 250 miles ‘Tourof Cornwall’ a great success.Rob & Sue McDonald, Roger & Aaron Squire, Malc Giles,Susan Seller, Dave Spencer, Warren Giddins, John Mills, HowardGalloway, Martin Hackley, Mike McCann, Andy Hill, PhilipCooper, Andy Parr, Antony Lear, Marcus Walker, Tony Rowell,Neil Eddy, David Cracknell, Jason Beever, John Allen, AlisonGalloway, Viv Bray and not forgetting the fantastic supportcrew, Alex Giles (driver), Tim Giles (Photo + Vids) and ChloeGiles (food drinks + flags).Day 1: Newquay-Boscastle-Newquay…85 milesThis was perhaps the hardest day of all the 4 days, with over1500m of climbing. Worry coupled with a little trepidation wasseen at the breakfast table, but soon the mood changed whenthe stunning view out the breakfast room window, showed aspring like day, which was just what was needed on this toughday ahead.After a hearty meal courtesy of Alex & Will at the Quies Hotelof the usual coffees, teas, fruit, porridge and cooked breakfastall the riders were fuelled and eager to set-off. Two groups, A &B, were on slightly different outward route, with the B’s guidedby Tony (Tri-Logic team) avoiding the unforgiving hills of thenorth coast, while the A’s guided by Nick (fwrc), took that routewhich entailed climbing virtually from the start. The idea wasthe two groups should meet at the Millars Café in Boscastlewithin 10/15mins of each other!All went to plan, with no mishaps apart from the normalre-grouping and the support car reporting no incidents.The riders were finding the opening route tough, with somesuffering more than others, but with a little easing of the paceand some helpful pushing on the hills, everyone survived andwithin 5 miles of the café the inevitable speed-up happenedand it was a case of getting to café in your own small groups.After 50 miles, the riders were welcomed at the café withcomplimentary bananas and coffees, which just hit the spotwhile the main food orders were been taken. The setting wasfabulous, all made even more beautiful by the warm weather,albeit a little eerie with the few reminders of the famous floodsthat hit Boscastle in August 2004!Once fed and watered, the B group began the ride backleaving the café 10/15mins ahead of the A group. The cruelthing about Boscastle is the Pyrenean like climb out of thevillage, a 5km at 8% grade, which was not ideal after a fillinglunch, it was tough, and once at the top we had a difficultheadwind to hinder us the 30+ miles back to Newquay (thank’sfor the reminder Rob). Both groups were heading back on thesame roads, to meet at an allocated point for the start of theplanned ‘training segment’ an 8km team time-trial. With just15 miles to Newquay and close to the t.t.t start, the support carcame back to tell me that the overwhelming decision of theB riders was, I quote “they are all knackered and were goingstraight back to the hotel”…what could I do, but go with thedecision! (t.t.t. changed to last day)We all arrived back at the hotel with 85 very tough milescompleted and everyone had a sense of achievement, relaxingwith a nice cup of coffee deeply satisfied they had completed,perhaps the hardest day! WELL DONE TO ALL.Day 2: Newquay-Penzance-Newquay…70 milesToday, the route was taking-in the stunning views of the southcoast. Personally, I thought this day was as hard as day 1, but,with the slightly less miles, I suppose it was a little kinder!Once again the weather greeting us was fine and spring like,so the riders were happy and keen to get going, albeit stillfinding their legs heavy after yesterday’s epic. The breakfastwas again plentiful, which certainly helped keep the ridersenergy topped-up. Setting-off as per day 1 in two groups10 or so minutes apart, the B group were again missing thebrutal initial hills of the south coast and hopefully meet at thepicturesque village of Portreath for a ‘team’ photo. Luckily, therides were going smoothly, with the struggling riders helpedalong as much as required to enable the groups to staytogether. Of course there were times when the splits amongstthe riders were quite large, but with the wide range of abilitiesand the nature of the terrain in Cornwall, this was expected,but the support crew doing a fabulous job, driving back-andforthwithin the groups, making sure everyone was safe andable to carry on…top job!The script couldn’t have been written better and just asthe A group were descending into the last few miles towardPortreath, the B group came-up from behind, fantastic, andwith the speed high it was once again a ‘flyer’ into the village.Here we had a short break to take a group photo, with itsstunning sea backdrop, then, it was matter of the last real steepPage 16 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

climb of the day out of Portreath onto the café stop at Penzance.Both groups followed the rest of the coast route together, andjust short of Hayle, Aaron had one of a few mishaps enduredby the Squire’s. This time his bike totally packed-up with thegearing mechanism breaking, making it impossible for him tocarry on, so, reluctantly he had to do the rest of the route in thesupport car (1st incident). Just out of Hayle to two groups split,while the B group headed directly to the café stop the A grouptook a slight ‘dog leg’ route towards St Ives, a fairly hilly ride ofan extra 5 miles or so.The café was situated on the beach with a spectacular viewof St Michaels Mount. It was a little breezy with few riderstaking shelter inside the small ‘shack’ like café, while others(mainly A group late arrivals) had to sit outside, but no moansthankfully, and the food was fantastic…oh, and Roger doing ademolition job in the café, with a shelf full of trinkets taking anose dive onto the floor!After lunch was the planned ‘training segment’ of the day, the16km group power training (riding big gear, 100rpm on frontthen change, staying seated at all times). We all rode together,albeit it seemed like cyclocross, with muddy lanes and tracksto take us to the start back near Hayle. The decision was to startin small groups of 4 or 5 riders to prevent congestion on theroad. It nearly was text book effort by all, but for the local ‘plod’stopping some of the riders to read the riot act regards ridingin a safe manor (on a course which is used all summer for timetrials…yehright). We all eventually got to the chequered flag,with some teams arriving successfully all-together and someteams splitting or taking the slip road too early!From here, it was a matter of a supposedly easy ride back,so as not to ruin the effect of the training, but alas, the nearerwe got, the faster it went, but truth told, everyone just enjoyedthe moment!Arriving back, it was again a matter of a sit down and awelcome cup of coffee and chat about the day’s riding…allgood! Once again WELL DONE TO ALLDay 3: Newquay-St Mawes-Newquay…60 milesTired legs was the call of today, but spirits were still buoyant asonce again the weather was favourable. Today the routes tookus inland, from north to south coast & back with a stunningcafé stop at the St Mawes hotel. The routes again were slightlydifferent on the outward leg with the B group taking a slightlyeasier direction but roughly the same distance. It was a caseof tempo today over the rolling roads of mid-Cornwall, whichmade everyone happy as sore legs were making riding at speeda tough proposition. A few showers greeted us on the way, butwere short lived, and we all arrived at the quaint fishing villagewith the sun shining and a good 30 miles completed. The caféwas very nice with a buffet style lunch awaiting the riders,bacon butties, chocolate/plain croissants to satisfy even thehungriest rider, which as it happens wasn’t the riders but thesupport crew, or more direct, Alex & Tim, polishing-off severalbutties each!Setting off for the highlight of the day, the King Harry ferrycrossing (top 10 in the world) we stopped at St Mawes castlefor another group photo and then rode the 3 miles or so downto the ferry, which unbelievable was already waiting on ourside. The crossing is slow, but that is the whole point, to allowpeople to take in the view and take photos. While on the ferrywe had a hail deluge which was stinging, but once on the otherside, sun was out and it was warm again…incredible!The return back to Newquay was quite hilly, but with a shortstop in Truro to admire the awesome cathedral no one wasworried and just got on with it. Nearing Newquay, it was timefor today’s ‘training segment’, 3 x 2km’s back to front sprints(Sprinting for the back of group to front on small gear…highcadence). Riding in one group to allow plenty of rest betweensprints, the first passage was, to say, erratic, the second passagewas better although the group pace was too slow causingbunching, the third and final passage was great, with everyonesprinting well, it was good to watch (I’m sure no would mindif I mentioned Andy Parr taking the flag at the finish, armsaloft…good effort).Luckily, it was only a short downhill ride to Newquay, idealto spin-out the previous efforts! Again, coffee and chat at thehotel, before going different ways for the evening…ValentinesDay for some! WELL DONE TO ALLDay 4: Newquay circuit…30 milesAt breakfast, some riders decided to not ride today, due totiredness or just wanting to travel back home early. The weatherwas not so good today, with heavy intermittent showers, so itwas decided to shorten the ride and stay quite local. So, witha dozen riders setting off we headed out of Newquay to ridethe short but undulating route, culminating with an 8km t.t.t.(high cadence medium gears 53 x 17-14). The pace was niceand steady with the group staying together until Aaron hadhis final incident, a rear wheel puncture. I rode back to meethim but he was already in the car, calling it a day, leaving me toretrace up the hills once again to catch the group back.Arriving at the start, and with the weather closing-in it wasunanimous vote to ride the t.t.t. as one big team…so be it…with the support car setting-up at a lay-by 8km’s away, justshy of the Newquay welcome sign, we set off, all looking goodwith every rider doing a turn and powering through, only tosplit on the one and only hill on the course. Slowing slightly toallow all to get back-on we were soon up-to-speed touching52kph and really moving, it was fantastic and once we saw theflag the speed went up again…motoring!A nice relaxed 2 mile spin to the hotel was ideal and perfectlytimed, as by the time we were entering the hotel car park theheavens opened and stayed the same for the rest of the day.The remaining riders sat down in the games room, the usualcoffees in hand and chatted freely about their epic 4 days ofintense riding over some of the toughest terrain in the UK.I realise I didn’t mentioned particular riders on the rides,except for a few incidents, but I think that is how it should be,BUT, I will take this opportunity to say, that I was overwhelmedwith every rider, with their determination, spirit and effort tocomplete 4 very hard days riding. I couldn’t have asked for abetter group of riders, all of which made the ‘Tour of Cornwall’a great success. WELL DONE AND THANKS. Hopefully see youall next time.The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 17

Book reviewsBy Dick SelleyBrian Robinson: Pioneerby Graeme FifeIf memory serves me well, Graeme Fifewas once a member of the North BucksRoad Club. This was some time agoand he probably won’t remember mebut may recall Frank Allcorn, our chief“meeter and greeter”, or Goz Goodman,now our enthusiastic President. Butthat is by the way, to get back to thebook.The story of Brian Robinson is longoverdue and is a welcome additionto my bookshelves. This is a man Iread about when I was at school,an Englishman riding in the Tour deFrance! Unheard of and very exciting.In 1956 and 1957 he was certainly inthe results with some top ten placingsbefore his 1958 and 1959 stage wins.We did not know how good Brian wasand that is where the book explains all.Graeme has visited, phoned, riddenwith Brian and also stirred his memoryof his pro career.Brian, luckily for us, has a very goodmemory and the book is a fascinatingaccount of his exploits.in the mixed Luxembourg team, FerdiKubler, who taught Brian how todescend, a very important lesson, TonyHoar, the TDF lanterne rouge.It is marvellous to read the nuts andbolts of his races, so much more thanthe newspaper cuttings of the time andthe items in Cycling, which, althoughpenned by enthusiastic reporterscould not hope to achieve the detailthat comes from a participant.For instance Brian’s third place in the1957 Milan San Remo, he was “on song”and at the front on the run in whenhis team manager reminded him thathe had to ride in support of Poblet,who was also on a Rapha-Geminianibike and was an established star. Brianhad to hold back when possibly.....maybe.....he could have won it? Hadhe done so, his career would havebeen so different and so much moreremunerative.I hope I have whetted your appetites,it is a book worth getting for yourself, Imust stop now as I promised to lend itto Goz, I know he will enjoy reading it.Brian Robinson:Pioneer by GraemeFife ISBN 978-1-874739-57-9available from Sport and Publicitywww.sportandpublicity.co.ukthere are no easy roads, everywherethe grippy surface and the constantclimbing and descending produceriders of exceptional skill and abilityin an environment that is supportiveand used to be inspirational whenthe best riders in the world arrived tocompete in Manx Week each year, alasno longer on the fixture list.“Pocket Rocket”The Autobiography of Steve Joughinwith Richard AllenI was recently in Phil Corley’s excellentMilton Keynes shop (with it’s newcounter), looking at the gleaming ranksof Cervelos and Pinerellos; I ended upbuying a couple of inner tubes, whenmy eye was attracted to a pile of bookson the aforementioned counter. Theywere “Pocket Rocket” Steve Joughin’srecent autobiography.“Have you read this Phil?” I asked, “Isit good?, Are you mentioned in it?” “No”he exclaimed with some passion,”Andhe has also cropped me out of thepicture of the finish of the 1984 ProChampionship where I was seventh,finishing strongly up the left hand sideof the road.So much for old mates! I think I willleave him out of my book”The short but powerfully builtManxman was the prophet to thelater arrival of the Cav, the island hasbeen and still is so beneficial to thedevelopment of good riders thatsome pros are moving back there forSteve writes well and gives us chapterand verse of a noteable career duringwhich he had his share of success andnear misses. He honestly chronicles hisslide into alchoholism as he tried tokeep the sensation of winning racesafter retiring by over use of the ambernectar.Thank goodness he was strongenough to haul himself out of the pitand today is successful in business andhas held on to his links with the worldof racing and his old team mates andrivals.I recommend this pocket sizededition, a good account of a fairlyrecent racing history, it doesn’t seemthat long ago that Phil Bayton wasringing me up to get his mate, whohelped him with motor paced training,into the support race to my pro crit atMK. Or when I went out with Phil C,Ian Banbury and Phil Galloway on aWednesday, surprisingly dropped assoon as the road went up! All theseheroes get a mention in the book and Iam confident you will enjoy the read.“Pocket Rocket” by Steve JoughinISBN 978-0-9564092-2-5From the 100 mile clubruns throughto National Service, when the RSMgreeted him on his return to campwith “Did you win?”.....”Fourth!....Fourth!....guard duty, on the double!”.The Hercules team followed and Brianwas living the dream, but always withhis feet on the ground. To him theracing was a job, an opportunity to putbread on the table by competing in asport that he loved.The names keep coming, BobMaitland, Charly Gaul, a team mate their pre-season training. EvidentlyPage 18 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

From the ArchivesBy Dick SelleyIsn't it great! When you happen to mentionan unfortunate incident when you crashed,and a clubmate takes the trouble to draw acartoon of your misfortune to remind youand your friends of it for posterity.On this particular day we were ridingpast Whipsnade Zoo when I remarkedon the wallabies cavorting on the hillsideabove us. The next second I am polishingthe road with my body.You will be able to date the crash by mykit! Toeclips and straps, shoeplates, brakecables and saddle roll, those were thedays!Frank Allcorn was an accomplishedartist and this picture combines his talentsof "water colour" and "pen and ink".Our French HomeIdeal cycling country.1 hour south of Bordeaux and Bergerac airports.Excellent wine and food area.Comfortably sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms + more if required on sofa beds.All usual facilities in the property.Region 33 - Gironde, Acquitaine.Special super rates for LVRC members.Visit the website for more details: www.ourfrenchhome.co.ukor contact Russell on 07768 320784The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 19

Spinning vs Cyclingby Debbie KnottIt’s cold, wet and dark outside, normallya sign of winter! For many cyclists,there is a choice of cross trainingactivities or for some to continue tocycle outside. Others, would like analternative and have included indoorcycling or spinning to their training.This article will help you understandsome of the differences betweencycling outdoors (or indoors) on yourbike and cycling on a spin bike.The heaviest part for the spinningbike is the flywheel, weighing about30-40lbs dependant on model, sowhen you stop pedaling with yourlegs the pedals will keep turning. Yourhamstrings will naturally respond tothis added circular momentum bycontracting at the top of the pedalstroke to decrease momentum,resulting in an "eccentric contraction"or lengthening of the musclesresponsible for slowing hip flexion.So your hamstrings work harder ona spinning bike. You'll also find thatthe added flywheel momentumencourages a higher overall cadence,resulting in an increased strain onthe cardiovascular system. This is whyyour heart rate is typically higher inspin class vs. an indoor turbo trainingsession. As you’re spinning rateincreases, you use a higher degree ofslow-twitch muscle fibers, burn morefat as fuel and have a higher perceivedrate of exertion.In contrast, the freewheel drive trainsystem on your Road Bike requires agreater degree of hip flexor activityand quadriceps activity to generatemomentum at the top of the pedalstroke. As there is no flywheel helpingyou spin, cadence is typically lower.While this means less oxygen shuttlingneeds and a lower strain on thecardiovascular system, it also meansyou're using a higher amount of fasttwitchmuscle fibers, burning morecarbs as a fuel and depleting muscleglycogen stores, all at a slightly lowerrate of exertion. This is described by thehighly scientific term "gear-mashing",and is highly contraindicated for timetrialists and triathletes.So in conclusion, there is a highdegree of muscular and physiologicalspecificity between the two modesof cycling. The best of both worldswould be to teach your legs to achievea high cadence without the use ofthe flywheel. Some spinning bikesnow use a freewheel. If you don'thave access to such a bike, then besure to supplement your off-seasonspinning with 1-2 skill based sessionson a freewheel system to practice yourhigh cadence.Word of caution on spinning:Instructors are different; find a classtaken by a cyclist as you will notice theclass design can be quite different. Thenon cyclist instructor will introducethe aerobic phase, using jumps andrunning, which is not really needed, asthese can be dangerous to the Kneesand Backs, but can be used as a warmup tool! Whilst the cyclist trainedinstructor will use planned sessionsadapted for cycling specific routines,e.g. pyramids, aerobic sessions, hillsessions etc.How to Achieve Better Resultswith Spinning1. Warm up before spinningGym spinning classes can vary inlength, 30 mins to 45 mins. For trainedcyclists this is a very short amount oftime, this time includes both warmTypical Gym spinning Bikeup, intervals and warm down.Remember that most spinningclasses are made for people whoare not very familiar with cyclingtraining. Therefore, I suggest you doa quick warm-up before you enter thespinning room in order to get moretraining time.Ask the instructor if the SpinningStudio can be opened 10 – 15 minsearlier than the planned start time.Some instructors arrive before andnormally use this to setup.2. Drink water with electrolytes andcarbohydratesIn spinning classes you tendto sweat more, due to the hightemperature and high humidity.Some people believe that they sweatmore at spinning lessons because theywork harder. And this is not true. Yousweat more because of the climate,not because you work harder thannormally. I will recommend you todrink water with electrolytes andcarbohydrates to maintain a highlevel of performance during the wholesession.3. Choose intervals carefullySpinning instructors plan their lessonto be interesting and challenging forHotel CollingwoodPriory Road Bournemouth BH2 5DFTel: 01202-557575 Fax: 01202-293219www.hotel-collingwood.co.ukAA★★★Superb restaurant, 5-coursedinner, entertainment,indoor pool and leisurecomplex, full size snookertable, bike storage,guaranteed parking.Barrie Clarke welcomes all cyclists, friends and families toHotel Collingwood in Bournemouth Centre. Sponsor for 28 yearsof Bournemouth Arrow CC.Please mention this advertisement to obtain 10% discount (unless already discounted).Website: www.hotel-collingwood.co.ukPage 20 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

a wide range of riders. Most of themtrain spinning only 2 to 3 times week,so they can use all their effort in thisshort period. SpecificationIf you do not like the program madeof the instructor, consider to use yourown program it is possible to rideone of these programs without tellingthe instructor. Just remember to standup and sit down when the instructortells you to (and ignore his commandsabout pacing strategy).4. Remember rest daysYou can’t train your body at the sameintensity everyday; some days shouldbe easy days. If you go for a ride in thespinning class on one of these days,please remember your goal with thetraining. Try not to go over 60 % MaxHeart Rate5. Warm DownYou may find you may need longer towarm down, dependant on whether ornot there is another class scheduled.6. Advise the instructorAdvise if you are pregnant, Injured orill or new to spinning, the instructorshould ask!The above 6 recommendations canalso apply for Turbo Sessions.Commons Questions askedabout SpinningHow many miles do you ride in aSpinning session?This depends on the type of session,as a rough guide if the spin session ishills:-12 – 13 miles and for Intervals: -15 miles plus, these figures have beentaken for a 45 mins spin class.How many calories do you burn ina session?For a 45 mins class you can burnbetween 400-600 caloriesIs the spin bike setup the same as aroad bike of TT Bike?Spin bikes have been designed on theRoad BikeHow do I setup the spin bike?Qualified spin Instructors should beable to this. But to avoid injury itis important to make sure the seatposition is right for the participant'sheight. The height of the seat shouldbe in level with the hip when theparticipant is standing next to thecycle. Horizontally the seat should beset in order for the knee to be straightover the palm of the foot when thepedal is pointing forward. This resultsin a position where the knee is slightlybent when the leg is extended with thefoot resting at the bottom of the pedal.Handlebar height can be adjustedfor comfort; less experienced ridersmay want to set them higher to easelower back discomfort. A reasonablereference point is to set it in level withthe seat. Not the case for Tall people.You may find that you my need to ridewith a shorter Handlebar position.What Heart Rate Zones used forSpinning?As a guide the instructor should advisewhat zone you should be using in thespin class.Warm up – 50 % - 60 %Main Session – 65 – 92 %Warm Down – reducing 50 -60%If you are feeling unwell your HeartRate may not rise or may take longer.Use your initiative, especially if youare returning from illness or Injury.Don’t work to the level until you knowyour body can cope, at the end of theday, you know your body, and theinstructor doesn’t!Debbie KnottStar Trac Level 2 Spin InstructorBasso Diamante Basso Devil Donna womens Basso Konos TT/TriSuppliers of quality racing componentsand custom fit bike buildstrained race mechanicsAn extensive range of components, accessories,clothing, cycling shoes are available Allleading brands suppliedLake cycling shoesCUSTOM FIT STUDIOImagine owning a customfitted bike, one that has beenspecifically measured and setup to suit your individual needsand requirements. At Spirit weare passionate about deliveringexcellence in custom bikes. Choose from our custom range of bikesand components in our contemporary, by appointment only, studiousing the basso ‘taylor bike’.Everyone has different biomechanics, so a one size fits all approachis not ideal if you want the best product with the best balance ofcomfort and technology.Showroom: 49 Rabans Close, Rabans Lane Ind. Estate,Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8RS. Fax: (01296) 670034Chris Tel: 07909 176778 E: chris@spirit-trading.co.ukRussell Tel: 07771 194626 E: russell@spirit-trading.co.ukwww.spirit-trading.co.ukThe Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 21

Letters PageJohn Galliano vJeremy ClarksonFor top fashion designer, JohnGalliano, to be sacked by top fashionhouse, Christian Dior, is absolutelyright and proper. And with his anti-Semitic remarks being captured onvideo he could face jail.The clip allegedly shows Gallianotelling two women in a Paris café: “Ilove Hitler. People like you wouldbe dead today – your mothers yourforefathers would be gassed”.With such remarks being totallyunacceptable and unlawful, whatshould the so called civilised worldnow make of Top Gear presenter,Jeremy Clarkson’s, anti-cyclistremarks?There have been numerousinstances where he’s said or writtenthe likes of, cyclists deserve to be‘cut-up’, or that he would have nohesitation in running them over,or squashing them under his (car)wheels. There’s even been aninstance were he’s called for otherdrivers to run them (cyclists) down.Is the latter not inciting hatred anddeath? How many morons mighthave acted on this?Shouldn’t Clarkson face thesame rejection and punishment asGalliano?We are in an age where half theworld’s population (3 billion) livein abject poverty, on less than£1.50 per day, and can’t even buya litre of petrol, let alone a car. Thegap between rich and poor is saidto be greater now than it’s everbeen, so how many billion in totalcan’t afford a car?Also the biggest threat to mankindis its production of CO2, and not somuch from mankind as a whole, butmore from wealthy, inconsideratejerks like Clarkson, who believe indestructive excesses, regardless ofthe hardship it imposes on others.Christian Dior has done right.Why don’t the BBC?Allan RamsayWe're All Going On ASummer HolidayHaving read Sam Bills HolidayFeature in The Veteran LeaguerSummer Special, I too went to thecycling Mecca that is Mallorca,however, slightly differently to SamBills visit. I decided that havingvisited the Island on many manyoccasions alone I would this timego with a Cycling Operator. I mustsay that I really thought I knewthe Island well having stayed andridden on most parts it, but howwrong you can be. Although Ibooked my own flights, I used www.fullfit.nl for my accommodationand training plan. Although Fullfitis a Dutch Company they do have aUK website www.fullfit.co.uk whichreads in typical broken English,but what a revelation. Ex Tour deFrance King of the Mountains andAlpe D'Huez stage winner Gert-JanTheunisse organises the trainingrides and let me tell you; nobodyknows the Island like him. To behonest, even if you take Sam'sadvise in a) buying a good map withall the small roads and b) ignoringthe Germans; you won't find betterrides and roads than those thatGert-Jan knows and you don't getto see any Germans either, so howbad is that.Our Hotel was absolutely perfectfor our stay on the South Eastcoast, it is very cycling friendly withsuperb bike storage facilities andexcellent food on a buffet stylebasis, so even after the long days(150-160kms) there was enoughfood that everybody left the tablemore than satisfied.The rides were well organisedand as previously mentionedover roads that would be hard tofind even if you were lost, or hada good map. We were meet everyday by Gert-Jan who took thegroups and on most days we hadarranged to meet for a lunch stopin one of the many welcomingvillages. It transpires that Fullfit cancater not only for the old gits likeme, but having spoken with Gert-Jan during our rides, for Pro TourTeams also. Gert-Jan now workswith Milram who visit the Islandregularly for training programmeswith him. Toni Colom-Katusha &Vincente Reyes-HTC are residentsof the Island as is Olympic Silvermedallist Toni Tauler all of who youwill no doubt get see on one of themanyvaried rides.Although Puerto Pollencaseems to be a popular locationit is somewhat of a pain to get tofrom the airport and can prove tobe an expensive transfer also. Wehad no need to hire a car and ourtransfers were arranged includingbikes for very reasonable rates.With the weather being idylliceveryday, there was no excuse fornot getting out and riding the bike.We managed 600 miles during ourstay and at a good pace too. Again,unlike Sam's trip, we managed toavoid the football in the local barsor the Hotel, thank goodness. If Itoo could give a couple of tips toanyone going to Majorca for thefirst time or indeed for a returntrip, it would be a) forget the mapsand give fullfit a go and b) don'tacknowledge the Germans.Paul DoddPage 22 The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011

Point of view by Tom McCallIt’s that time of year when those ofus who are still active are attemptingto focus on the approaching season- hoping that those doors will openonto sensational form. I must steadymyself here and keep on the rightside of realism!The weather has been bad enoughin the South, but worse in the North.Down South it is often possible toride on main roads that have beentreated. You have the traffic roundyour ears, but it is better than notgetting out. Round my way, I willusually have at least half an hourof traffic-laden roads to deal withbefore I get out anyway, so it is notthat bad. However, in country areas,it must be much more difficult.The only logical cycling alternativesare Cyclo Cross, Turbo Training, orSpinning. From conversations I have,I know a lot of you use Turbo Trainers,of which there is a huge and varyingrange available. I have a basic one athome, which has only been used ona few occasions, but I just cannot geton with it. After about 15 minutes, Iam brain-dead. I have tried watchingcycling videos, or listening to musicas I rode, but that just does not work.I don’t really know what the problemis, but, somehow, for me, it just cannotsubstitute for actually riding on theroad. I know of a guy who has oneof these top of the range systemscomplete with full surround screen.Apparently, you can dial up any oneof a range of major European climbs,see the actual road as you ride, andthe gradient will translate itself intothe relevant resistance through thepedals. The last information I haveon him is that he lives in a selfcontainedair-conditioned suite, andhe is fed his meals through a hatch.He hasn’t been seen on the road formonths, as he is obviously lockedaway in his own world of virtualreality.Spinning is another strangephenomenon. Like a lot of thingsthat have embraced the cyclingmarket, it comes from America, andthere are a few individuals who havebecome very rich on the back ofthe whole philosophy of it. In theStates, it is seen as trendy, and a lotof people come together for regulargroup spinning sessions. It seemsto be a social thing. Again, I knowof a few people who do this, whoswear by it, but it all seems a bitfreaky to me. In my book, you getfit by putting a workload throughyour legs that will gradually resultin increased strength and fitness(hopefully). There are some benefitsof spinning, however. You can wearall your trendy gear, and you neverget wet or dirty, and you never haveto fight the wind. Mind you, themarmottes in Alpe d’Huez are keenon it, and look how they get about,so maybe it has some foundationafter all!The other thing you have to watchwhen you are in pre-season trainingis to make sure that your power toweight ratio is good. Some peopleare naturally lean, but others haveto work to get those kilos off. Eitherway, if you have any pretensions atall of being a climber, make sure youdon’t eat too many doughnuts likethis overweight climber!A word now, about Dave Creasy,who departed this world not longago. He went quite suddenly, whichis very sad. I have known Dave formany years, and, although he hada reputation for being a bit fussyabout some things, he always gotthe job done. For a few years now, hehas promoted an LVRC race in Kent,which has always been a memorialto several people. Now, I hope therace will continue, and that his namewill be added to that illustrious list.Through the years, Dave has beenan absolute stalwart, with his workat Herne Hill track, particularlywith youngsters. He was a foundermember of the VCL, and a life-longmember of Polhill RC. He will bemissed.I have discovered a copy of an oldbooklet produced by Currys called“Cycling - Strange but True”. I willshare some entries with you.Apparently, in 1920, a man inventeda “Bump Cycle”. A cyclindrical tankcontaining air was fastened to theseat tube. This in turn was connectedto a tank on a rear carrier containingoil, which was then connected toa water motor mounted over therear wheel. The bumping of the ridercompressed the air, forced oil intothe water motor, which then drovethe back wheel. The mind boggles- probably OK for overweight peoplelike that big climber in the picabove!An epitaph carved in stoneapparently stands in a remote spotin Devon. It reads:- “On this spotat 9pm, after watching the glorioussunset of August 3rd 1904, ThomasGilbert Smith, aged 56, fell dead fromhis bicycle. Thunder and lightningimmediately followed.” This manmust have had connections!Finally, it is strange who you bumpinto in remote places these days.Answers on a post card please, butno prizes!The Veteran Leaguer: Spring 2011 Page 23

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